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History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
5 days ago

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence Was Breaking News. Here's How the Founding Document Reached the American Public

Emily Sneff's book tracks the reception and journey of the Declaration of Independence's first printed copies across the Thirteen Colonies and beyond.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
10 months ago

The Walled City: Brooklyn Heights' East River Warehouses

Manhattan's view from Brooklyn Heights has historical significance, dating back to early colonial times.
Hezekiah Beers Pierrepont transformed Brooklyn Heights into a valuable area through strategic investments and infrastructure developments.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
11 months ago

Martha Washington's Favorite Drink Was A Classic She Learned From Her Mother - Tasting Table

The 'One Hot Cheeto would kill a Victorian child' meme has been humorously debunked on social media.
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